Pharmacy Technician Specialist SACT screening

NHS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southampton is looking for a pharmacy technician to join the oncology pharmacy team. This role involves fulfilling pharmaceutical needs, screening chemotherapy prescriptions, and supporting patient care. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a commitment to personal development. Fixed-term contract for 12 months with competitive salary and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in systemic anticancer therapies is desirable.
• Committed to personal development through CPD and relevant training.
• Competent in accurate supply of medicines in hospital or community pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to patient care through attendance on consultant-led ward rounds.
• Screen and verify outpatient chemotherapy prescriptions.
• Manage the chemotherapy electronic prescribing system.

Skills

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communications skills

Education

NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Science

Technician registered with GPhC

Tools

Aria electronic prescribing system

Job description

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role

Main duties of the job

The Southampton Oncology Centre is one of the largest in the country with medical and clinical oncology specialities as well as a large haematopoietic stem cell transplant unit.

As a tertiary referral centre we treat both common and rare tumours, making it an exciting and innovative place to work. The Centre has close links with Southampton University, there is a research facility on site and clinical trials are a huge part of our work.

This post is focussed around fulfilling the diverse pharmaceutical needs of the oncology centre to ensure that we provide an exceptional patient experience.

The Southampton Oncology Centre Pharmacy (SOCP) within Platinum House is open 8.30am-5.00pm (Mon-Fri) and 0900-1300 on a Saturday. We also open bank holidays (Monday 0900-1300). There is a move towards seven day working.

The oncology pharmacy team provides a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to four out-patient treatment areas, six in-patient wards and a clinical research facility.

We are looking to appoint a pharmacy technician with a particular interest in the treatment of cancer to expand our specialist cancer pharmacy team.

About us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Details Date posted

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

188-CL180725

Job locations

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Job description Job responsibilities

Our cancer care pharmacy team are integral members of the clinical teams contributing to patient care through attendance on consultant-led ward rounds, participation in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings for myeloma and lymphoma patients, advising other members of the MDT, assisting with admission and discharges and conducting audits amongst a multitude of other activities. This role is fully supported by our medicines management technicians. We are looking to add an enthusiastic clinical pharmacy technician to our team for 12 months with a view for them to be clinically screening and verifying outpatient SACT chemotherapy. There may well be an opportunity to develop some medicines management skills which will enhance the learning opportunities linked with this role.Cancer care have four out-patient facilities, one for teenage and young adults, one for oncology, one for haematology and a private patient suite. Our specialist cancer care pharmacy team clinically screen all prescriptions for systemic anticancer medicines and provide support and advice to medical and nursing staff and patients. A number of our team also have prescribing qualifications and undertake patient consultations in a variety of outpatient clinics, assessing patients and prescribing their treatments becoming specialists in their area of interest.The oncology pharmacy team also manages the chemotherapy electronic prescribing system (Aria) which is a networked system covering six acute Trusts in the South Coast.As part of our team, you will participate in a weekly rota of clinical services activities. This will include the clinical screening of all prescriptions for outpatient delivered systemic anticancer therapy (SACT) which will be done on a competency based scenario with full and appropriate training delivered prior to the candidate being signed off for screening. UHS has an on-site outpatient pharmacy which dispenses all the oral systemic anticancer treatments and supportive medicines for patients receiving outpatient treatments. This enables the specialist oncology team to dedicate more of their time to clinical activities. This is an exciting opportunity to gain a broad experience of cancer care, therefore you will be expected to integrate and make a positive contribution to the team who lead the pharmacy service to cancer care. You will gain experience of clinical pharmacy in an out-patient setting, electronic prescribing and commissioning. This position will suit someone who wants to develop a range of general skills in a specialist setting.We are looking to appoint a pharmacy technician who is adaptable, enthusiastic about change, enjoys problem solving and wants to make a positive contribution to peoples lives. We want someone who is driven by caring.Clinical training will be given in all relevant areas. In return we expect a commitment to personal development including self-directed learning and attendance at relevant training courses.Experience in systemic anticancer therapies would be an advantage, but opportunities to develop will be provided to help you evolve specialist oncology pharmacy skills.We are keen to encourage personal development by offering you structured training and all the support and encouragement youd expect from a leading teaching Trust.

Job description Job responsibilities

Our cancer care pharmacy team are integral members of the clinical teams contributing to patient care through attendance on consultant-led ward rounds, participation in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings for myeloma and lymphoma patients, advising other members of the MDT, assisting with admission and discharges and conducting audits amongst a multitude of other activities. This role is fully supported by our medicines management technicians. We are looking to add an enthusiastic clinical pharmacy technician to our team for 12 months with a view for them to be clinically screening and verifying outpatient SACT chemotherapy. There may well be an opportunity to develop some medicines management skills which will enhance the learning opportunities linked with this role.Cancer care have four out-patient facilities, one for teenage and young adults, one for oncology, one for haematology and a private patient suite. Our specialist cancer care pharmacy team clinically screen all prescriptions for systemic anticancer medicines and provide support and advice to medical and nursing staff and patients. A number of our team also have prescribing qualifications and undertake patient consultations in a variety of outpatient clinics, assessing patients and prescribing their treatments becoming specialists in their area of interest.The oncology pharmacy team also manages the chemotherapy electronic prescribing system (Aria) which is a networked system covering six acute Trusts in the South Coast.As part of our team, you will participate in a weekly rota of clinical services activities. This will include the clinical screening of all prescriptions for outpatient delivered systemic anticancer therapy (SACT) which will be done on a competency based scenario with full and appropriate training delivered prior to the candidate being signed off for screening. UHS has an on-site outpatient pharmacy which dispenses all the oral systemic anticancer treatments and supportive medicines for patients receiving outpatient treatments. This enables the specialist oncology team to dedicate more of their time to clinical activities. This is an exciting opportunity to gain a broad experience of cancer care, therefore you will be expected to integrate and make a positive contribution to the team who lead the pharmacy service to cancer care. You will gain experience of clinical pharmacy in an out-patient setting, electronic prescribing and commissioning. This position will suit someone who wants to develop a range of general skills in a specialist setting.We are looking to appoint a pharmacy technician who is adaptable, enthusiastic about change, enjoys problem solving and wants to make a positive contribution to peoples lives. We want someone who is driven by caring.Clinical training will be given in all relevant areas. In return we expect a commitment to personal development including self-directed learning and attendance at relevant training courses.Experience in systemic anticancer therapies would be an advantage, but opportunities to develop will be provided to help you evolve specialist oncology pharmacy skills.We are keen to encourage personal development by offering you structured training and all the support and encouragement youd expect from a leading teaching Trust.

Person Specification Trust Values Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential

• NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent Technician registered with GPhC
• One of the following additional specialist pharmacy qualifications Recognised accuracy checking qualification/accreditation. Medicines management qualification. TAQA assessor or equivalent teaching/training qualification CIPS level 4 Foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Extensive post qualification Pharmacy knowledge /experience in one or more areas of pharmacy specialism
• Experience of staff management/operational workload and workforce supervision
• Recruitment and selection experience
• Competent in the accurate supply of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy)
• Evidence of commitment to relevant ongoing CPD and personal and professional development
• Dealing with and resolving customers/patients' complaints

Desirable

• Experience of leading a team
• Additional specialist pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Recognised accuracy checking qualification/accreditation. Medicines management qualification. TAQA assessor or equivalent teaching/training qualification CIPS level 4 Foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day-to-day operational management of staff and workload. Quality/Service improvement Qualification
• Awareness of current professional regulations/issues
• Experience of JAC or similar computer stock control system
• Experience of service development and or design and implementation of audit
• Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.: Logistics, providing a ward-based medicines management service, Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience
• Experience of mentoring/coaching/motivating others
• Experience of ESR and E rostering systems

Person Specification Trust Values Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential

• NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent Technician registered with GPhC
• One of the following additional specialist pharmacy qualifications Recognised accuracy checking qualification/accreditation. Medicines management qualification. TAQA assessor or equivalent teaching/training qualification CIPS level 4 Foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Extensive post qualification Pharmacy knowledge /experience in one or more areas of pharmacy specialism
• Experience of staff management/operational workload and workforce supervision
• Recruitment and selection experience
• Competent in the accurate supply of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy)
• Evidence of commitment to relevant ongoing CPD and personal and professional development
• Dealing with and resolving customers/patients' complaints

Desirable

• Experience of leading a team
• Additional specialist pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Recognised accuracy checking qualification/accreditation. Medicines management qualification. TAQA assessor or equivalent teaching/training qualification CIPS level 4 Foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day-to-day operational management of staff and workload. Quality/Service improvement Qualification
• Awareness of current professional regulations/issues
• Experience of JAC or similar computer stock control system
• Experience of service development and or design and implementation of audit
• Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.: Logistics, providing a ward-based medicines management service, Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience
• Experience of mentoring/coaching/motivating others
• Experience of ESR and E rostering systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)